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Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Sanskrit:
Pronunciation:
Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Ardha Matsyendrasana
are-dah mahts-yen-drah-suh-nuh
Ardha = Half, Matsyendra = Sage Name, Asana = Pose
Intermediate
Solar Plexus
Seated Twist
Overview
This seated twist stimulates digestion, enhances spinal flexibility, and invites centered awareness.
Lift before twist, grounded hips, open chest.
Detox, self-inquiry, and transformation
Avoid with spine or disc injuries.
Stimulates digestion and spinal flexibility.
Stimulates digestive and eliminative organs.
Instruct to lengthen spine on inhale, twist deeper on exhale.
Bend one leg, place foot outside opposite thigh. Twist toward bent knee. Hand behind for support.
Use a block under the hand behind or extend the bottom leg.
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